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Mackinac Bridge Museum

231 Central Ave., Mackinaw City, MI
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Type: History Museums
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- 7 Nov 2012
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Hong Kong, China
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22 reviews 22 reviews
16 attraction reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 November 2012

If you are interested in learning about the building of the Mackinac Bridge from start to finish, this is the place to go! Very interesting information and a great way to remember those who gave their lives while building the bridge.

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Iron Mountain, Michigan
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10 reviews 10 reviews
3 attraction reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2012

looking for a georgeous location no matter what time of year? this is worth the trip from anywhere in the US. the Splendor of the Bridge itself, combined with the OLD Town tourism of the downtown locaiton is really neat. Mackinaw island is also a terrific trip back into the past. come in the summer !!

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7 reviews 7 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2012

Many years ago, the Bridge Museum was so cool but the fire destroyed so many of the artifacts forcing them to "recreate" alot of what was. Not too many originals of anything. Especially all the helmets/hats/clothing that was worn during the build. Most of what is now hanging up is not authentic. But they don't claim it to be, I... More

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Holly, Michigan
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3 attraction reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 October 2012

My wife and I stopped by the museum and having it inside Mama Mias Pizza doesn't hurt. Price is free and they have about a half hour video on the making of the bridge and we found it very interesting, as a Michigan resident I did not know some of the information in the video. We liked all the memorabilia... More

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28 reviews 28 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 October 2012

Small museum containing bridge building memorabilia, photos, brochures, postcards, bridge building equipment, bridge union labor, videos and newspapers. No charge for the admission and is well worth the visit.

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San Diego, California
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 October 2012

Great 20 or so minute movie about building the bridge. A small museum of artifacts of the bridge building including workman's equipment, etc. and a model. Free will offering. Located on the main street on the second floor of Mama Mia's Pizza which according to other reviewers isn't the best in town. Take a few minutes and visit - you... More

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Kalkaska
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3 attraction reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 October 2012

Worth the time to discover this history. Leaned many things that I was unaware of and you don't normally think about when crossing this bridge.

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Kansas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 October 2012

This small, free museum is a bit corny, but still fun. It burned to the ground a few years ago, but has been rebuilt. It is located above Mama Mia's Pizza and open the same hours at the restaurant so in the the summer you can visit it late at night.

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Omaha, Nebraska
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124 helpful votes 124 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 September 2012

Small little museum above a pizza place - ok collection of information on the bridge. Also video playing that was kinda interesting. Doesn't take a lot of time to go through, but free so no biggie.

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New York City, New York
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21 reviews 21 reviews
15 attraction reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2012

Loved the story and history of building the Bridge.. Helped put into perspective what it was like to have the state split by the great lakes and no good way to get accross UNTIL the bridge in 1057

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